Challenges

Missed a challenge or two? Don’t worry. There’s still plenty in play. Thanks to generous donors and partners, your gift could get matched, unlock bonus funds or even put an extraordinary perk within reach.

Real Futures Challenge
All gifts will be matched up to $50,000. Named funds are eligible for 1:1 matching up to $1,000 per donor. Priority funds receive unlimited 1:1 matching.

Guardian Partners Trojan Challenge
Champion the Trojans on and off the field. Thanks to the generosity of Guardian Partners, every gift made in support of a Trojan team will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. Help student-athletes compete, grow and succeed while doubling your impact.

Real Students Challenge
All gifts to the Real Students Fund will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $21,000, thanks to the generosity of Art & Deborah Korpach. Help remove barriers and provide critical supports for students when they need them most.


BGIS Sustainability Challenge
Help build a more sustainable future at SAIT. Thanks to the generosity of BGIS, every gift supporting Sustainability initiatives, including the Eco-Ambassador Program, will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, doubling your impact for students and the planet.


 
Brandstrom Goes Red Challenge

Every new or increased monthly gift unlocks $50 in additional support from Tania Brandstrom, up to $1,800. Reach 30 monthly donors and Tania Brandstrom will dye her hair SAIT red.


 
Your Sign Challenge

All SAIT employees who make a Giving Day gift will be entered for a chance to win a custom City of Calgary sign, created by the City’s Sign Shop and personalized with their own creative touch.  See Contest Rules


 
Treat Yourself Challenge 

Give to Giving Day between Oct. 21 and 29 and you could treat yourself to $100 at SAIT Culinary outlets, including The Butchery, Tastemarket, The Highwood and 4 Nines Diner. See Contest Rules


The Campus Cat Challenge

There’s only one Leon stuffy left, and Sheila Rogers is putting him up for grabs! Make a Giving Day gift by noon on Thursday, Oct. 29 and you’ll be entered to win your very own Leon. See Contest Rules


 Brian's Bolder & More Beautiful Challenge

Leadership starts with participation. Brian Bowman has committed $1,000 to Giving Day and will contribute an additional $1,000 if 20 fellow leaders (VPs, AVPs, Deans, and Directors) also step up with a gift.


Heather's Alumni Network Challenge:

Gifts from Heather's contacts will help unlock up to $1,000 in additional support for the Real Tools and Tech fund. Click here to participate. 


Hotel Arts Monthly Giving Challenge

Donors who sign up for a monthly giving program (a min of 6 months) will have a chance to win an amazing prize! See Contest Rules.


Aramark Sweet Support Challenge
 
100% of Cookie Day proceeds go directly to support students who need it most through the Real Students Fund.


Sonja's 10X Challenge

Dean of Health and Public Safety Sonja Chamberlin has made a $250 gift and is challenging the Health and Public Safety community to raise $2,500 for the Health Clinics. Reach the goal and Sonja will add another $250.


Student Gratitude Challenge

Submit a thank-you video for SAIT Giving Day donors and be entered to win a $150 North Hill Centre Safeway gift basket.


Anthony's A.D. Challenge

Leadership leads by example. Anthony Salekin will match gifts from fellow Associate Deans and Associate Directors up to a total of $1,500.



Contest entry form can be found here.